CURRENT MISSION

To make this world a better and happier place

ABOUT ME

Hi there! I am a local Kuching guy. Personality-wise, I am an eclectic mix of cheery, accommodating, laid-back, organised, messy, serious and fun-loving all rolled into one :-)

I am a supporter of equality, and I abhor all forms of discrimination.

### PLEASE READ CAREFULLY ###
I HAVE A FULL-TIME JOB & OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES, SO I MAY NOT BE ABLE TO HOST YOU IF I AM BUSY WITH WORK OR OTHER COMMITMENTS (SORRY!)
I AM ALSO DEFINITELY NOT ABLE TO HOST YOU ON THE DATES BELOW:
- From 12 Feb 2014 to 19 Feb 2014
- From 8 Apr 2014 to 13 Apr 2014
- From 19 Jun 2014 to 29 Jun 2014
- From 26 Aug 2014 to 1 Sep 2014
- From 6 Sep 2014 to 9 Sep 2014
- From 21 Oct 2014 to 26 Oct 2014
- From 9 Dec 2014 to 14 Dec 2014

PHILOSOPHY

I believe that all of us can make a difference to make the world a better and happier place to live in.

I also believe that money and work are merely means to an end; they are not the end itself. I am disdainful of the "rat race"!

Finally, I believe that the world has enough resources for everyone who lives in it. The problem is... we humans have not been properly managing those resources!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I first came to know about Couchsurfing from my workmate way back in 2007. However, it was only from Oct 2012 onwards that I became more involved in it :-)

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I have hosted 13 couchsurfers so far (as of 30.6.2014). Most of them have written References. Please refer below for further details :-)

Each couchsurfing experience is as unique as the couchsurfers themselves. Aside from the obvious savings couchsurfing brings, the other (more important) benefits are the opportunity to make friends, share experiences, visit places and simply live life like the local people do :-)

Interests

In my normal spare time, I surf the internet, read books, listen to music, watch TV, do gardening, play with my pets, cook, meet friends, go shopping, run errands, laze around... and perhaps host some couchsurfers!

I love nature - jungles, mountains, beaches, etc. If you're into hiking, I may take you to some of the local spots to explore!

When I have extra time and money, I will travel out of Kuching to do sightseeing, shopping and (possibly) meeting other couchsurfers!

• pets
• birds
• books
• festivals
• cooking
• running
• partying
• gardening
• shopping
• tv
• traveling
• blogging
• music
• world music
• hiking
• sightseeing
• beaches
• mountains

Music, Movies, and Books

My favourite band of all time has got to be... ABBA! Their music is simply timeless :-) I like country music too.

I love books, and I have plenty of them in the house! My favourite subjects currently are: architecture, arts & crafts, cookery, culture, history, home & garden, music, nature, pets, relationships, travel

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Far-flung places facinate me.

One of these places I've been to is Stewart Island, New Zealand. On my last night there, I remember standing near the edge of a cliff at 10pm in the midst of summer, with hardly anyone in sight, watching the setting sun just about to disappear behind the horizon, the crisp Southern wind blowing in my face, marvelling at the powerful surf breaking below, hearing the call of sea birds in the air, and knowing that that place was one of the most remote and peaceful places on earth... the experience was unforgettable and the feeling was simply amazing - almost spiritual :-)

Teach, Learn, Share

I would like to share Kuching and Sarawak with you :-)

It might be good to get some idea of what you would like to do when you are here. Please visit:

Introduction to Kuching & Sarawak:
http://www.sarawaktourism.com/
http://wikitravel.org/en/Kuching

Listing of places & locations to go:
http://www.tripadvisor.com.my/Attractions-g298308-Activities-Sarawak.html

Listing of social & cultural events (Jan - Dec 2013):
http://www.mot.sarawak.gov.my/upload/file_folder/COE%202013%20jan-june%20b.pdf
http://www.mot.sarawak.gov.my/upload/file_folder/COE%20Final%202013%20part%202.pdf

Listing of social & cultural events (Jan - Dec 2014):
http://www.mot.sarawak.gov.my/upload/file_folder/COE%202014%20Interactive%20Multimedia.pdf

!!! MUSIC LOVERS & PARTY GOERS !!!
Interested to party to the beat of world (ethnic) music? The world-famous Rainforest World Music Festival (RWMF) 2015 will be on 7, 8 & 9 August 2015. For tickets & more info, please visit:
http://rwmf.net/

!!! NATURE LOVERS & ADVENTURE SEEKERS !!!
Don't leave Sarawak without visiting the largest caves on Earth - the spectacular Mulu Caves!! It's a UNESCO World Heritage Site not to be missed, especially if you have come from far away or are unlikely to come this way again.
FLIGHTS TO MULU MAY BE HEAVILY BOOKED - PLEASE BOOK EARLY. For more info:
http://www.mulupark.com/
http://wikitravel.org/en/Gunung_Mulu_National_Park
http://www.mulucaves.org

Update in Feb 2014:
pssst.... Wanna hear "....the most beautiful sound in the world"? According to an online competition, the winning sound entry - entitled “Dusk By The Frog Pond” - was recorded at Kubah National Park, about 21km from Kuching. For the complete sensory experience, do make a trip to Kubah National Park whilst you’re in Kuching!
http://www.beautifulnow.is/sound
http://blog.soundcloud.com/2014/01/21/most-beautiful-sound-in-the-world-competition-winner-marc-anderson/
http://www.tripadvisor.com.my/Attraction_Review-g298309-d456298-Reviews-Kubah_National_Park-Kuching_Sarawak.html

Countries I’ve Visited

Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Thailand

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia, Brunei Darussalam, Malaysia, New Zealand, Singapore, United Kingdom